Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
DiskBoss 7.7.14 has a local buffer overflow in its “Reports and Data Directory” setting. A person or process with local access could potentially run code on the system. This is high risk for endpoints or servers where the affected software is installed, but the provided sources do not show confirmed active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority endpoint/server software issue if DiskBoss is deployed. The business urgency depends on installation footprint and local access exposure. Confirm whether version 7.7.14 exists in the environment before escalating to emergency response.
Technical view
CVE-2020-36880 affects Flexense/Flexsense DiskBoss 7.7.14. The issue is CWE-119 memory corruption in the “Reports and Data Directory” field, with reported arbitrary code execution. CVSS 4.0 is 8.6 high with local attack vector and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. Public exploit information is referenced, but KEV status is false.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to systems running DiskBoss 7.7.14. Because the attack vector is local, risk is highest on shared workstations, jump boxes, administrator systems, or servers where untrusted users or processes can interact with the application.
Exploitation context
A public Exploit Database entry is listed, which increases researcher and attacker awareness. However, the provided sources do not establish active exploitation in the wild, and CISA KEV status is not indicated.
Researcher notes
Evidence supports a local buffer overflow with arbitrary code execution impact and public exploit reference. The source bundle does not identify a vendor patch, fixed version, or confirmed exploitation. Avoid assuming broader version impact beyond DiskBoss 7.7.14 unless vendor or authoritative sources confirm it.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory endpoints and servers for DiskBoss installations.
- Prioritize confirming whether version 7.7.14 is present.
- Check Flexense/DiskBoss vendor guidance for fixed versions or advisories.
- Upgrade, remove, or isolate affected installations based on vendor guidance.
- Restrict local interactive access to systems running the affected version.
- Monitor affected hosts for suspicious application crashes or unexpected process activity.
Validation and detection
- Verify installed DiskBoss version from software inventory or endpoint management tools.
- Confirm whether the affected “Reports and Data Directory” functionality is present.
- Review vendor release notes or support channels for remediation status.
- Check vulnerability scanners for CVE-2020-36880 coverage.
- Document systems where remediation is unavailable or deferred.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 8.6 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N——Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
8.6HighVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- Exploit Database Entry 48689CVE reference · exploit
- ReferenceCVE reference · technical-description
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/flexsense-diskboss-reports-and-data-directory-buffer-overflowCVE reference · third-party-advisory
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CWE details
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Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
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